# Power Reader: Great For Powering Through Books

> For reading e-books (PDF, EPUB) both page-by-page as well as in word-for-word speed-reading mode (the ▶ button). Speed reading mode presents the text one word at a time, making it easier to read faster while being easy on the eyes.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/power-reader](https://chrome-stats.com/d/power-reader)

## Overview

- **ID:** `power-reader`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Attila Houtkooper
- **Category:** other
- **Daily users:** 62
- **Rating:** 4.00 / 5 (8 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.0.0
- **Last updated:** 2023-05-25
- **First published:** 2019-11-07
- **Size:** 444 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/power-reader/)
- **Website:** [https://www.roughdot.com](https://www.roughdot.com/)

## Description

Power Reader is a versatile Chrome extension designed for efficient e-book reading, supporting both EPUB and PDF formats. It offers a speed reading mode that presents text one word at a time, enabling users to power through books quickly while reducing eye strain. Additional features include customizable font size and family overrides for EPUB files, a persistent table-of-contents that highlights the current chapter, and an automatic dark mode to enhance comfort during evening reading sessions. Whether you're leisurely enjoying a novel or aiming to read faster, Power Reader adapts to your reading style and preferences.

## Rankings

- #14,638 — Overall
- #20 — booking
- #25 — power
- #53 — book
- #83 — override
- #154 — reader

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `storage`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Very low risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/power-reader)